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Supreme Court Judge B V Nagarathna has advised cadets outboarded from the armed forces due to disability suffered during training to approach the 8th Pay Commission regarding ex gratia grievances.
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Supreme Court Judge B V Nagarathna has advised cadets outboarded from the armed forces due to disability suffered during training to approach the 8th Pay Commission regarding ex gratia grievances. She believes the Commission, headed by a former woman judge, will be more compassionate.
Imagine you're a soldier who got hurt while training. The Supreme Court is telling you to go to a special group that helps people who got hurt while serving. They think this group will be kinder to you because it's led by a woman judge.
Analysis
Compassionate Pay Commission
Supreme Court Judge B V Nagarathna has advised cadets outboarded from the armed forces due to disability suffered during training to approach the 8th Pay Commission regarding ex gratia grievances. Presiding over a two-judge bench, Justice Nagarathna said earlier this week that the Pay Commission this time is headed by a former woman judge and hence would be more “compassionate”. She added that even judges were expecting a raise this time.
Women’s Empowerment and Economic Development
The four-day Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav 2026, being organised at Bharat Mandapam from August 12 to 15 by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), will have a special platform for women entrepreneurs, artisans, and innovators – ‘Nari Vandan Pavilion’ – highlighting the connection between women’s empowerment and economic development. The Expo, aimed at helping traders and entrepreneurs understand the changing global trade landscape, identify new international markets, and explore export opportunities for Indian products, will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Expectations from the Pay Commission
Justice Nagarathna believes that the Commission, headed by a former woman judge, will be more compassionate. She also expects a raise for judges this time. The Pay Commission is a significant event for the country, and its recommendations will have a significant impact on the lives of citizens.
Key points
- Supreme Court Judge B V Nagarathna advised cadets outboarded from the armed forces to approach the 8th Pay Commission regarding ex gratia grievances.
- Justice Nagarathna believes the Pay Commission, headed by a former woman judge, will be more compassionate.
- The Pay Commission is a significant event for the country, and its recommendations will have a significant impact on the lives of citizens.
If the Pay Commission is indeed more compassionate, it could lead to better compensation for cadets who were outboarded from the armed forces due to disability. This could improve their quality of life and provide them with the support they need.
However, if the Pay Commission is not more compassionate, it could lead to further delays and uncertainty for cadets who are waiting for ex gratia grievances to be addressed. This could exacerbate their already difficult situation.